Power Commander 5 on an '09 FatBoy....
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Shelton, WA
I mounted a PCIII on my 08 Fatboy and it was a pain in the a$$! I read where the best place is down on the plastic mud guard, but that was like building a ship in a bottle. What I ended up doing (and there is a thread on it somewhere....maybe not this forum) was removing the fuse and relay holder and shoving them down behind the battery. This created a larger flat area to mount the PC, plugs and cables. It is still a VERY tight fit. I would take a pic, but I'm afraid to take off my seat. Remember the old spring snake in the can trick? I think all that cabling will explode if I remove the seat. It will fit though....if you're patient.
BTW, if you did figure a way to mount it on the mud guard, please let me know. I would move it there in a heart beat.
BTW, if you did figure a way to mount it on the mud guard, please let me know. I would move it there in a heart beat.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,315
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From: Cincinnati
Next couple of days I plan on ordering a retro fit PC V for my 08 Deluxe. I have a FuelPak now so it should go in the place of it. Well see as I will hopefully get it next week and tell you how it went.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 385
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From: Ontario, Canada
Absolutely NO WAY am I going to put the current version of the PC V on my bike. Jamie from Fuel Moto was kind enough to provide photos to me today. Not sure how to attach them to this thread, but it's a ridiculous set-up (not Fuel Moto's fault). BRUTAL BRUTAL... I wouldn't even consider it. It's a joke. I could not believe ANYONE would move the stock ECM up the fender, re-attach with velcro, discard the stock mounting plate, and a whole bunch of other alterations. If anyone wants to PM me their email address, or show me how to attach a thumbnail from my photo library, I'll gladly provide pictures........ I'm gonna get a TTS or SEST, or maybe a dealer-download....... JR
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 818
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From: Jersey Shore
Plus one for the T-Max. I had the fuel pak and really didn't like it under the seat. Similar of the PC V probably mounts that same way. The T-Max has been great. I've had it since September and was able to tweek it to my style of riding.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Ontario, Canada
How come you have to "tweak" them if they are "automatic"? I don't want to spend 30 hours learning the software, nor do I want to even have to plug my computer into the bike..... nor do I want to pay a pair of my Girlfriends Manolos for a dyno.... Any thoughts?
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 229
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From: LI, NY
Just install it with best available map for your set up, and leave the rest to the Thundermax. The "tweaking" is a nice option to have should you decide to make your own adjustments. Make sure the decel fuel cut feature is activated. I needed to activate it afterwards. The more you ride, the more it learns, and the better it gets.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: NW Florida
Regarding fit on 08/09 Fat Boy... they make (and fuel moto can/should provide you with) a deeper tray. You still may have clearance issues with the 200mm rear tire? (that I'm not sure about?)
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: NW Florida
They can also retro for many earlier models too. They did for my 06 Fatboy and it runs fine.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 385
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From: Ontario, Canada
Hey PC, your pipes turned out great. Saw the suspension notice. You must love being back? Avatar is nice too. Thanks for the advice. I don't want to cut my fender for the deeper tray. Either a $200 dealer download, or the T-Max.... JR
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 385
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From: Ontario, Canada
Do I need to plug it into my computer to activate the "decel" feature? I have a Mac, and don't think it's compatible. If I don't activate it, would the people I buy it from do it? (Fuel Moto). I could just ask them, but since you're here... hehe.... JR